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emergency rule in Minnesota

50 Minnesota opinions name it 2 courts 1937–2018 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Minnesota courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (32)

CaseFollowedCited
Johnson v. Townsendgreen
minn · 1935 · cited in 11 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1940–2012
2 sentences

2002See also Johnson v. Townsend, 195 Minn. 107, 110 , 261 N.W. 859, 861 (1935) (setting forth the emergency rule). 3 .

2002See also Johnson v. Townsend, 195 Minn. 107, 110 , 261 N.W. 859, 861 (1935) (setting forth the emergency rule). 3 .

511
Byrns v. St. Louis Countygreen
minn · 1980 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1985–2012
2 sentences

2012Louis Cnty., 295 N.W.2d 517, 519 (Minn.1980) (quoting Johnson v. Townsend, 195 Minn. 107, 110 , 261 N.W. 859, 861 (1935)).

1990Louis County, 295 N.W.2d 517, 519 (Minn.1980) (quoting Johnson v. Townsend, 195 Minn. 107, 110 , 261 N.W. 859, 861 (1935)).

33
Minder v. Petersongreen
minn · 1958 · cited in 4 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1959–2012
2 sentences

2012Minder v. Peterson, 254 Minn. 82, 88 , 93 N.W.2d 699, 705 (1958).

2012Minder v. Peterson, 254 Minn. 82, 88 , 93 N.W.2d 699, 705 (1958).

24
Gran v. Dasovicgreen
minn · 1966 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–2012
2 sentences

2012Gran, 275 Minn. at 419 , 147 N.W.2d at 579 .

2012Gran, 275 Minn. at 419 , 147 N.W.2d at 579 .

23
Lee v. Zaskegreen
minn · 1942 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1958–1986
2 sentences

1986See, e.g., Lee v. Zaske, 213 Minn. 244, 248-49 , 6 N.W.2d 793, 795-96 (1942) (trial court erred in instructing on the emergency rule where “[i]t seems obvious to us that the defendant * * * brought on the emergency by driving * * * at the speed he did with defective brakes”); Nelson v. Henning, 354 N.W.2d 35, 41 (Minn.Ct.App.1984) (emergency rule instruction improper where evidence shows defendant “created its own situation of peril by knowingly failing to equip its vehicle with an effective emergency brake” and was therefore negligent as a matter of law).

1986See, e.g., Lee v. Zaske, 213 Minn. 244, 248-49 , 6 N.W.2d 793, 795-96 (1942) (trial court erred in instructing on the emergency rule where “[i]t seems obvious to us that the defendant * * * brought on the emergency by driving * * * at the speed he did with defective brakes”); Nelson v. Henning, 354 N.W.2d 35, 41 (Minn.Ct.App.1984) (emergency rule instruction improper where evidence shows defendant “created its own situation of peril by knowingly failing to equip its vehicle with an effective emergency brake” and was therefore negligent as a matter of law).

23
United States v. Hector Morales Cervantes, AKA Benito C. Carillogreen
ca9 · 2000 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2007
2 sentences

2007See also Cervantes, 219 F.3d at 891-92 (holding initial entry of apartment to locate methamphetamine lab under the emergency exception was justified, but subsequent entry by investigator was not, given that “the risk of explosion had been defused”).

2007See also Cervantes, 219 F.3d at 891-92 (holding initial entry of apartment to locate methamphetamine lab under the emergency exception was justified, but subsequent entry by investigator was not, given that "the risk of explosion had been defused"). *789 When assessing the reasonableness of an emergency-aid search, the officer who conducts the search is imputed with knowledge of all facts known by other officers involved in the investigation, as long as the officers have some degree of communication between them.

22
State v. Halla-Poegreen
minnctapp · 1991 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2006
2 sentences

2006State v. Halla-Poe, 468 N.W.2d 570, 572 (Minn.App.1991) (citing Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385, 392 , 98 S.Ct. 2408, 2413 , 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978), and State v. Terrell, 283 N.W.2d 529, 532 (Minn.1979)).

2006State v. Halla-Poe, 468 N.W.2d 570, 572 (Minn.App.1991) (citing Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385, 392 , 98 S.Ct. 2408, 2413 , 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978), and State v. Terrell, 283 N.W.2d 529, 532 (Minn.1979)).

22
State v. Mastriangreen
minn · 1969 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004See State v. Fitzgerald, 562 N.W.2d 288, 288 (Minn.1997) (state bears the burden of establishing the existence of an emergency justifying a warrantless entry under the emergency exception to the warrant requirement); State v. Mastrian, 285 Minn. 51, 56 , 171 N.W.2d 695, 699 (1969) (upon challenge to a warrantless arrest, state has the burden of proving that the arrest did not violate the Fourth Amendment).

2004See State v. Fitzgerald, 562 N.W.2d 288, 288 (Minn.1997) (state bears the burden of establishing the existence of an emergency justifying a warrantless entry under the emergency exception to the warrant requirement); State v. Mastrian, 285 Minn. 51, 56 , 171 N.W.2d 695, 699 (1969) (upon challenge to a warrantless arrest, state has the burden of proving that the arrest did not violate the Fourth Amendment).

22
State v. Fitzgeraldgreen
minn · 1997 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2004
2 sentences

2004See State v. Fitzgerald, 562 N.W.2d 288, 288 (Minn.1997) (state bears the burden of establishing the existence of an emergency justifying a warrantless entry under the emergency exception to the warrant requirement); State v. Mastrian, 285 Minn. 51, 56 , 171 N.W.2d 695, 699 (1969) (upon challenge to a warrantless arrest, state has the burden of proving that the arrest did not violate the Fourth Amendment).

2004See State v. Fitzgerald, 562 N.W.2d 288, 288 (Minn.1997) (state bears the burden of establishing the existence of an emergency justifying a warrantless entry under the emergency exception to the warrant requirement); State v. Mastrian, 285 Minn. 51, 56 , 171 N.W.2d 695, 699 (1969) (upon challenge to a warrantless arrest, state has the burden of proving that the arrest did not violate the Fourth Amendment).

22
Roeck v. Halvorsongreen
minn · 1959 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1963–2002
2 sentences

1963Compare Roeck v. Halvorson, 254 Minn. 394, 398 , 95 N. W. (2d) 172, 176 , where this court approved the giving of an instruction on the emergency rule, saying: “* * * It appears to us that there may have been another alternative available. [The driver of an automobile which collided with a tractor] could, for example, have continued to apply the brakes rather than release them and attempt to go around the tractor.

1963Compare Roeck v. Halvorson, 254 Minn. 394, 398 , 95 N. W. (2d) 172, 176 , where this court approved the giving of an instruction on the emergency rule, saying: “* * * It appears to us that there may have been another alternative available. [The driver of an automobile which collided with a tractor] could, for example, have continued to apply the brakes rather than release them and attempt to go around the tractor.

22
Emerson v. Eystadgreen
minn · 1970 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1976–2002
2 sentences

2002See, e.g., Minder v. Peterson, in which this court held: Where the evidence is such that the jury may find either way on the question of whether a litigant has created an emergency, it is proper to instruct the jury on the emergency rule with directions that it is to be applied only if the jury finds that the emergency was not created by the one who seeks to invoke the rule. 254 Minn. 82, 88 , 93 N.W.2d 699, 705 (1958) (citations omitted); see also Emerson v. Eystad, 288 Minn. 401, 406 , 181 N.W.2d 337, 339 (1970); Roeck v. Halvorson, 254 Minn. 394, 398 , 95 N.W.2d 172, 175-76 (1959).

2002See, e.g., Minder v. Peterson, in which this court held: Where the evidence is such that the jury may find either way on the question of whether a litigant has created an emergency, it is proper to instruct the jury on the emergency rule with directions that it is to be applied only if the jury finds that the emergency was not created by the one who seeks to invoke the rule. 254 Minn. 82, 88 , 93 N.W.2d 699, 705 (1958) (citations omitted); see also Emerson v. Eystad, 288 Minn. 401, 406 , 181 N.W.2d 337, 339 (1970); Roeck v. Halvorson, 254 Minn. 394, 398 , 95 N.W.2d 172, 175-76 (1959).

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Brady v. Krollgreen
minn · 1955 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1972–2001
2 sentences

2001Whether the person uses "reasonable care commensurate with the sudden peril ⅜ * * is ordinarily a question of fact for the jury.” Brady v. Kroll, 244 Minn. 525, 530 , 70 N.W.2d 354, 358 (1955) (citations omitted).

2001Whether the person uses "reasonable care commensurate with the sudden peril ⅜ * * is ordinarily a question of fact for the jury.” Brady v. Kroll, 244 Minn. 525, 530 , 70 N.W.2d 354, 358 (1955) (citations omitted).

22
State v. Othoudtgreen
minn · 1992 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1993–1995
2 sentences

1995See e.g., State v. Othoudt, 482 N.W.2d 218, 223 (Minn.1992); Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385, 392 , 98 S.Ct. 2408, 2413 , 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978).

1993See State v. Othoudt, 482 N.W.2d 218, 223-24 (Minn.1992). 2.

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Daugherty v. May Brothers Co.green
minn · 1963 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
2 sentences

1986Daugherty v. May Brothers Company, 265 Minn. 310, 318 , 121 N.W.2d 594, 599-600 (1963) (quoting Annot., 80 A.L.R.2d 5 , 15-17 (1961) (footnotes omitted)).

1986Daugherty v. May Brothers Company, 265 Minn. 310, 318 , 121 N.W.2d 594, 599-600 (1963) (quoting Annot., 80 A.L.R.2d 5 , 15-17 (1961) (footnotes omitted)).

22
Trudeau v. Sina Contracting Co. Inc.green
minn · 1954 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1966–2012
2 sentences

1970We said in Trudeau v. Sina Contracting Co. Inc. 241 Minn. 79, 84 , 62 N. W. (2d) 492 , 496: “The so-called emergency rule is but a special application of *407 the general standard of reasonable care.

1970We said in Trudeau v. Sina Contracting Co. Inc. 241 Minn. 79, 84 , 62 N. W. (2d) 492 , 496: “The so-called emergency rule is but a special application of *407 the general standard of reasonable care.

13
Zickrick v. Stratherngreen
minn · 1941 · cited in 3 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1942–2001
2 sentences

2001Zickrick v. Strathern, 211 Minn. 329, 331 , 1 N.W.2d 134, 136 (1941) (stating the emergency rule operates only to relieve a driver from liability for errors in judgment that an ordinarily prudent person might make under similar circumstances).

2001Zickrick v. Strathern, 211 Minn. 329, 331 , 1 N.W.2d 134, 136 (1941) (stating the emergency rule operates only to relieve a driver from liability for errors in judgment that an ordinarily prudent person might make under similar circumstances).

13
Helen Frances Sutton Root v. Isabel H. Gaupergreen
ca8 · 1971 · cited in 2 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1992–2007
2 sentences

2007Id.

2007Id.

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United States v. Matthew Staffordgreen
ca9 · 2005 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
1 sentence

2018See , e.g. , United States v. Stafford , 416 F.3d 1068 , 1073 (9th Cir. 2005) (citing Cady but applying the "emergency doctrine"); State v. Deneui , 775 N.W.2d 221 , 237 (S.D. 2009) (discussing "courts [that] apply[ ] the community caretaker exception but us[e] a test applicable to the emergency doctrine or the emergency aid doctrine").

11
Thielbar v. Juenkegreen
minn · 1971 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
2 sentences

2012Judge’s Ass’n, Minnesota Practice-Jury Instruction Guides, Civil, CIVJIG 25.16 (5th ed.2006) (noting that the emergency rule only applies to those perils not caused by the party requesting the instruction); see also Thielbar v. Juenke, 291 Minn. 129, 134 , 189 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1971).

2012Judge’s Ass’n, Minnesota Practice-Jury Instruction Guides, Civil, CIVJIG 25.16 (5th ed.2006) (noting that the emergency rule only applies to those perils not caused by the party requesting the instruction); see also Thielbar v. Juenke, 291 Minn. 129, 134 , 189 N.W.2d 493, 497 (1971).

11
United States v. Donald Twissgreen
ca8 · 1997 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
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State v. Rileygreen
minn · 1997 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
11
State v. Mountfordgreen
vt · 2000 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
People v. Mitchellred
ny · 1976 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2003–2003
11
Nadeau v. Melingreen
minn · 1961 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 2001–2001
11
Sanders v. Gilbertsongreen
minn · 1947 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Goeden v. Thompsongreen
minn · 1971 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Paulus v. Truskowskigreen
wis · 1956 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1997–1997
11
Nelson v. Henninggreen
minnctapp · 1984 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1986–1986
11
Schiro v. Raymondgreen
minn · 1952 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Gave v. PYROFAX GAS CORPORATIONgreen
minn · 1966 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Seitzer v. Halversongreen
minn · 1950 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11
Alex v. Jozelichgreen
minn · 1956 · cited in 1 Minnesota opinions naming this issue, 1977–1977
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Minnesota. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (42)

CaseCitedYears
Nicholas v. Minnesota Milk Co. neutral
minn · 1942
2 sentences

1952As stated in Nicholas v. Minnesota Milk Co. 212 Minn. 333, 336 , 4 N. W. (2d) 84 , 86: “If plaintiff was on the wrong side of the roadway, and conditions underfoot did not justify his being there as matter of due care, his position of peril was the result of his own negligence, and he was not entitled to the benefit of the emergency rule.

1952As stated in Nicholas v. Minnesota Milk Co. 212 Minn. 333, 336 , 4 N. W. (2d) 84 , 86: “If plaintiff was on the wrong side of the roadway, and conditions underfoot did not justify his being there as matter of due care, his position of peril was the result of his own negligence, and he was not entitled to the benefit of the emergency rule.

41942–1958
Mincey v. Arizona green
scotus · 1978
2 sentences

1986The United States Supreme Court adopted the emergency exception in Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385 , 98 S.Ct. 2408 , 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978).

1986The United States Supreme Court adopted the emergency exception in Mincey v. Arizona, 437 U.S. 385 , 98 S.Ct. 2408 , 57 L.Ed.2d 290 (1978).

31986–2006
Kachman v. Blosberg green
minn · 1958
2 sentences

1977The claim of error founded upon the giving of the emergency rule is based on the opinion of this court in Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N.W.2d 687 (1958).

1977The claim of error founded upon the giving of the emergency rule is based on the opinion of this court in Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N.W.2d 687 (1958).

31963–1977
Anderson v. Davis neutral
minn · 1922
2 sentences

1971Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N. W. (2d) 687 ; Cosgrove v. McGonagle, 196 Minn. 6 , 264 N. W. 134 ; Anderson v. Davis, 151 Minn. 454 , 187 N. W. 224 ; Hacker v. Berkner, 263 Minn. 278 , 117 N. W. (2d) 13 ; Henjum v. Bok, 261 Minn. 74 , 110 N. W. (2d) 461 ; Lee v. Smith, 253 Minn. 401 , 92 N. W. (2d) 117 ; Merritt v. Stuve, 215 Minn. 44 , 9 N. W. (2d) 329 .

1971Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N. W. (2d) 687 ; Cosgrove v. McGonagle, 196 Minn. 6 , 264 N. W. 134 ; Anderson v. Davis, 151 Minn. 454 , 187 N. W. 224 ; Hacker v. Berkner, 263 Minn. 278 , 117 N. W. (2d) 13 ; Henjum v. Bok, 261 Minn. 74 , 110 N. W. (2d) 461 ; Lee v. Smith, 253 Minn. 401 , 92 N. W. (2d) 117 ; Merritt v. Stuve, 215 Minn. 44 , 9 N. W. (2d) 329 .

31937–1971
Bakken v. Lewis green
minn · 1947
2 sentences

1970Plaintiff has cited several cases in which it was held that the emergency rule was not applicable, such as Bakken v. Lewis, 223 Minn. 329 , 26 N. W. (2d) 478 ; Ind v. Bailey, 198 Minn. 217 , 269 N. W. 638 ; Olson v. Duluth, M. & I.

1970Plaintiff has cited several cases in which it was held that the emergency rule was not applicable, such as Bakken v. Lewis, 223 Minn. 329 , 26 N. W. (2d) 478 ; Ind v. Bailey, 198 Minn. 217 , 269 N. W. 638 ; Olson v. Duluth, M. & I.

31959–1970
State v. Terrell green
minn · 1979
2 sentences

1986The only Minnesota case on the emergency exception is State v. Terrell, 283 N.W.2d 529 (Minn.1979).

1986The trial court denied the defendant’s motion to suppress evidence seized at the cabin and the supreme court affirmed, stating “[t]he facts adduced at the omnibus hearing support the district court’s determination that the emergency exception justified the war-rantless entry of the cabin in which the killing occurred.” Id. at 532 .

21986–2006
Merritt v. Stuve green
minn · 1943
2 sentences

1971Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N. W. (2d) 687 ; Cosgrove v. McGonagle, 196 Minn. 6 , 264 N. W. 134 ; Anderson v. Davis, 151 Minn. 454 , 187 N. W. 224 ; Hacker v. Berkner, 263 Minn. 278 , 117 N. W. (2d) 13 ; Henjum v. Bok, 261 Minn. 74 , 110 N. W. (2d) 461 ; Lee v. Smith, 253 Minn. 401 , 92 N. W. (2d) 117 ; Merritt v. Stuve, 215 Minn. 44 , 9 N. W. (2d) 329 .

1971Kachman v. Blosberg, 251 Minn. 224 , 87 N. W. (2d) 687 ; Cosgrove v. McGonagle, 196 Minn. 6 , 264 N. W. 134 ; Anderson v. Davis, 151 Minn. 454 , 187 N. W. 224 ; Hacker v. Berkner, 263 Minn. 278 , 117 N. W. (2d) 13 ; Henjum v. Bok, 261 Minn. 74 , 110 N. W. (2d) 461 ; Lee v. Smith, 253 Minn. 401 , 92 N. W. (2d) 117 ; Merritt v. Stuve, 215 Minn. 44 , 9 N. W. (2d) 329 .

21944–1971
Brigham City v. Stuart green
scotus · 2006
2 sentences

2018The Supreme Court recognized the emergency-aid exception in Brigham City v. Stuart , 547 U.S. 398 , 126 S.Ct. 1943 , 164 L.Ed.2d 650 (2006).

2018The Supreme Court recognized the emergency-aid exception in Brigham City v. Stuart , 547 U.S. 398 , 126 S.Ct. 1943 , 164 L.Ed.2d 650 (2006).

12018–2018
State v. Deneui green
sd · 2009
1 sentence

2018See , e.g. , United States v. Stafford , 416 F.3d 1068 , 1073 (9th Cir. 2005) (citing Cady but applying the "emergency doctrine"); State v. Deneui , 775 N.W.2d 221 , 237 (S.D. 2009) (discussing "courts [that] apply[ ] the community caretaker exception but us[e] a test applicable to the emergency doctrine or the emergency aid doctrine").

12018–2018
Wilson v. Wizor green
ky · 1976
1 sentence

2015Id. at 233 .

12015–2015
Stringer v. Minnesota Vikings Football Club, LLC green
minn · 2005
1 sentence

2015The leading emergency-doctrine case in Minnesota is Stringer, where two team trainers attempted to assist a Minnesota Vikings player who was suffering, and later died, from heatstroke. 705 N.W.2d at 750– 52.

12015–2015
State v. Auman green
minnctapp · 1986
12005–2005
Minnesota v. Olson green
scotus · 1990
11995–1995
State v. Lohnes green
minn · 1984
11995–1995
Palsgraf v. Long Island R.R. Co. green
ny · 1928
11990–1990
Boitz v. Preblich green
minnctapp · 1987
11990–1990
State v. Prober green
wis · 1980
11986–1986
Calvin Vauss v. United States green
cadc · 1967
11986–1986
Decker v. Itasca Paper Co. green
minn · 1910
11977–1977
Thomsen v. Reibel green
minn · 1942
11977–1977
Verni v. Johnson green
ny · 1946
11977–1977
Watts Ex Rel. Watts v. Erickson green
minn · 1955
11977–1977
Capriotti v. Beck green
minn · 1962
11977–1977
Benning v. Schlemmer neutral
ohioctapp · 1937
11977–1977
Cosgrove v. McGonagle neutral
minn · 1935
11971–1971
Lee v. Smith neutral
minn · 1958
11971–1971
Hacker v. Berkner green
minn · 1962
11971–1971
Henjum v. Bok green
minn · 1961
11971–1971
Ind v. Bailey neutral
minn · 1936
11970–1970
Tauber v. Buffalo Lake Public School District neutral
minn · 1969
11970–1970
Kane v. Loyd's American Line, Inc. green
wis · 1945
11963–1963
Dreyer v. Otter Tail Power Co. neutral
minn · 1939
11959–1959
Callahan v. Prewitt green
neb · 1943
11958–1958
Anderson v. Gray neutral
minn · 1939
11958–1958
Tollefson v. Ehlers green
minn · 1958
11958–1958
Sathrum v. Lee neutral
minn · 1930
11956–1956
Naylor v. McDonald neutral
minn · 1932
11955–1955
Wojtowicz v. Belden neutral
minn · 1942
11952–1952
Hubred v. Wagner neutral
minn · 1944
11952–1952
Dentinger v. Uleberg green
minn · 1927
11942–1942

Statutes the citing opinions construe

MN § Minn. Stat. § 169.96 (6) MN § Minn. Stat. § 169.20 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 169.67 (4) MN § Minn. Stat. § 169.14 (3) MN § Minn. Stat. § 169.21 (3)

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Where else courts name it

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